Contraception after birth

I am just over 5 months pp and me and my partner have started having sex again but we are just using the pull out method which is very risky I know, I certainly don’t want to get pregnant again not yet anyway but I also don’t like the thought of going back on contraception but I suppose it has to be done. I have only ever tried the pill which affected my mental health so I don’t want to go back on that again, any suggestions that have worked well for you and not so much affected your mental health or hormones/irregular periods? I know everyone is different but good to know, I also haven’t started my period yet because I’m exclusively breastfeeding.

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Would i be a bad mom if I let my baby daddy have primary custody?

I have started a new business which requires me to be on the road alot. Since its the summer its easier since my daughter goes to her dad. When school starts I am nervous on how I would actually balance working and being a mom. My daughter and her father relationship is very rocky and I have tried to mend it but it is what it is. Her father lives with his parents but my daughter has her own room and they just bought her a puppy. I don't want her to feel like i abandoned her for my work or hate me for leaving her with them. She constantly ask when she is coming home every time she is with them. I know it will be diffucult if she has to be there full time. I'm really want our lives to get better...

Having my daughter made me hate my career

I am 2 months postpartum (10 weeks) and I return to work tomorrow. My daughter is the sweetest baby girl, she is so easy to care for, breastfeeding has been a breeze, she barely cries, sleeps well, and smiles and giggles soooo much! I love spending time with her throughout the day but being a SAHM isn’t in the cards for me/realistic. Before her, I loved my career in ABA working with children on the spectrum. I’m a year away from finishing my program working towards my BCBA. It was my passion, and I loved it. I was great at it. But the idea of leaving my daughter brings me to so many tears and emotionally I cannot handle it. Prior to starting work I went places alone for a few hours (appointments; hair, nails, etc…) and I legit was itching to get back home to her. I have a lot of mom guilt about being away and missing things with her. I’m crying typing this just thinking about it. I know I have to go back to provide her a better life but I just wanted to know I’m not alone in that, and if resenting work/my career is normal in this stage.

I now want to be a SAHM 😩🤔

My daughter just turned 4 months. She's the cutest little button and I cannot stay away from her too long. I'll have separation anxiety. I was supposed to return to work after my six weeks (May 15, 2026) but I extended it and is supposed to return back to work on the 17th of this month. Im literally freaking out! I might extend it longer but I need money to support my family. Im a police officer and that alone freaks me out due to mandatory overtime. Idk I have a big decision to make. In only 2 weeks 😩

Government funded nursery hours

Can someone help explain government funded nursery hours to me?

I know you’re entitled to 30 free hours from when the child turns 9 months, but can apply from 23 weeks. I’ve just tried to apply as mine are 23 weeks, but due to me not being due back at work until February i’m not allowed to apply just yet?

Why does it say from 23 weeks then if i’m not allowed yet?

Looking for friends !

Hi everyone I’m a ftm to a 7 month old little boy, I’m married and my husband is a truck driver so it gets kind of lonely and my phone stays dry . I’m looking for someone who is okay with tmi, down to rant, okay with texting randomly through the day when we both have free time and just being real and open . I’m tired of feeling lonely due to having no one texting me through the day other than my husband when he has a little while to talk and I’d love to make some more friends ! I’m trying to make press on nails and sell them as a hobby / make a little cash for myself to break up this never ending cycle of the same thing everyday! I’m down for any conversation honestly !!

Mum friends

Why do other mums give up on friendships and making the effort? I have a 14 month old and throughout my maternity leave I was often going to different groups to get us both out and in doing so I made a small handful of friends with similar aged babies. Had a good few months where we’d meet up fairly often and could always message when needed. 2 of these said friends disappeared with no word at the start of the year the rest I have not seen since before my babies birthday. I seem to always have to be the one to make the effort or make the suggestion of meeting which even then it takes weeks to organise. Was meant to be seeing someone today whose now made a pathetic excuse and cancelled. I don’t understand how there are mums who have a regular and consistent group of friends? It makes such a huge difference seeing other people and I’d love for my lo to have other babies to hang out with. Am I the only one or am I doing something wrong?!